Plex Keeps Getting Worse. Is Jellyfin a Decent Replacement?
I use Plex every day. Lately, I've been wondering if I should stop.
The software, which lets you turn your personal collection of TV shows and movies into a Netflix-style streaming service, is extremely convenient. But Plex is offered by a company that, as of late, seems more focused on adding features than improving the cluttered user interface. Recently, it added a social platform and user reviews, two features I quickly disabled. I want to watch stuff—not talk about it with strangers (I have friends for that). The company keeps making design choices that push its ad-supported streaming choices over the personal media collection and DVR functionality I use the service to enjoy.
This might make sense from a business perspective. But it doesn't make sense for my personal use of Plex, which is watching live TV and the TV shows I've recorded and stored on my own computer. I...
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